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Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History, Vol. 1

by Eric Foner · 2004

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Edited by Eric Foner and coordinated with each chapter of the text, this companion to Give Me Liberty! includes 139 primary-source documents touching on the theme of American freedom. The freedom theme is explored in the words of well-known historical figures and ordinary Americans. Each document is accompanied by an introductory headnote and study questions.

Subject
history
Genre
historical fiction
Themes
American history
Setting
USA
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 332 pages

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